Mabel Padgett Elementary School

15430 W. Turney
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 586 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mabel Padgett Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 30% in AZ
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mabel Padgett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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School Overview

Mabel Padgett Elementary School's student population of 586 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
586 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Mabel Padgett Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mabel Padgett Elementary School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AZ)
#514 out of 1854 schools
(Top 30%)
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44%
32%
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50%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
41%
47%
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Black
5%
6%
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White
42%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mabel Padgett Elementary School's ranking?
Mabel Padgett Elementary School is ranked #514 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Mabel Padgett Elementary School often compared to?
Mabel Padgett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Litchfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mabel Padgett Elementary School?
586 students attend Mabel Padgett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Mabel Padgett Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mabel Padgett Elementary School?
Mabel Padgett Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mabel Padgett Elementary School offer ?
Mabel Padgett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mabel Padgett Elementary School part of?
Mabel Padgett Elementary School is part of Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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